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In-Office
Teeth (Chair Side) Whitening is performed in the dental office for about
60-90 minutes. Prior to the procedure, an informed consent discussion form is
reviewed and signed. The discussion
includes patient’s diagnosis, proposed treatment, risks & benefits,
pre-existing condition/shade of teeth, and patient’s expectations prior to
treatment.
There are many tooth whitening products
available to dentists. These products
contain hydrogen peroxide in concentrations ranging from 10 percent to 40
percent. They are sometimes used with a
light which is supposed to accelerate the whitening process.
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Take-Home
Whitening involves the loading of whitening gel into the custom fitted
bleaching trays for the upper & lower teeth. Depending on the varying concentrations
of the bleaching ingredients, the treatment can be completed in one to two
weeks.
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